Midwifery in Ontario

Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM)
College of Midwives of Ontario (CMO)

Nutrition

Eating Well & Food Safety During Pregnancy: Ontario Dieticians in Public Health
Healthy Eating in Pregnancy SOGC
Iron Deficiency Anemia – Iron Rich Diet and Supplement tips: AOM
Eating Dates in Pregnancy
Food Handling for Pregnant Women: Health Canada

Exercise

150 minutes of moderate Exercise per Week in Pregnancy, 30 min. 5 days per week: Read more on the SOGC
Click on the individual Exercise topic: Prenatal; Postpartum; Pelvic floor & Core

Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health

Taking Care of Your Mental Health While Pregnant 
Managing Depression
Postpartum Depression & Mood disorders: Best Start

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Resources through Canadian Mental Health Association:
Mary McGill Community Mental Health Clinic – Alliston

Perinatal Mental Health Local Groups and Resources: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
BRIA: a Women’s Virtual Mental Health Clinic
Big White Wall - a Free virtual support network available 24/7

Vaccines, Medications, Herbs and Supplements
in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

TDAP vaccination in Pregnancy: SOGC
Vaccines: Resources for Clients: Canadian Association of Midwives
COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy: SOGC
Cannabis safety: preconception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding
Mother To Baby - Safety of Medications and more during pregnancy and breastfeeding
SickKids Immunization InfoLine

Doulas, Perinatal Classes, Birth Plans

Association of Ontario Doulas: Find a Doula
Perinatal Classes: In Person, Online or Self Guided options: Simcoe Muskoka District Public Health Unit

Perinatal Education Videos by Holliday Tyson: Click on the specific topic:
Prenatal; Labour and Birth; Postpartum

Serenity Birth Studios: In Person Prenatal/Postpartum/Breastfeeding classes and Baby Shop
The Doula Group / Childbirth Education and Doula Services
Birth Plan Template
Night Nanny - New Mummy Co.

Pregnancy Topics

Pregnancy Info: SOGC
The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy: Health Canada
Omama: Ontario Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and Newborn Care
Preterm Labour signs and symptoms, Best Start.

Prenatal Genetic Screening Information
RH Negative Blood:  How it can affect your pregnancy : SOGC
RH Negative Instructions.
Morning Sickness: Survival Guide

Association Of Ontario Midwives Pregnancy Topic Handouts:
Deciding How to Give Birth After Cesarean Section: Deciding What’s Best For You
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PROM) at Term
Advanced Maternal Age/ Pregnancy Beyond the Age of 40 yrs and Induction of Labour
When Your Pregnancy Goes Past Your Due Date
Breech Babies: External Cephalic Version and other Methods to flip a breech
Miles Circuit for Optimal Fetal Positioning
Waterbirth Safety: Evidence Based Birth
Waterbirth International
Click the 2 different links: Home Birth and Hospital Birth
36 Week Info Package
Hospital & Home Birth Supply Lists

Postpartum Topics

Newborn Registration 5 in 1: Service Ontario
Your Guide to Postpartum: Best Start
Guide to Postpartum Health and Caring for your Baby: Public Health Agency of Canada
Normal Newborn Behaviour and When and Whom to Call for Help: AOM
Safe Sleep for Baby
Bathing Your Newborn: Cord Care, Foreskin care and Skin Care: Video
Going Home After a C-Section- Mount Sinai

Vitamin K for your newborn, Click on the 2 different links:
Evidence Based Birth; or Canadian Pediatric Society

RSV Immunization for the Newborn: PCMCH

Newborn Bilirubin screening: Click on the 2 different links:
What is Jaundice? And, When your baby needs phototherapy

Ontario Newborn Screening, click on the specific test:
Dried Blood Spot Screening; Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)
Hearing Screening Information / Phone# 1 (800) 675-1979

Circumcision, about: Click on the 2 different links:
Video: Historical and Global Context; or, Handout: Canadian Pediatric Society

Circumcision Local Healthcare Providers’ Information: Click on the 2 different links:
Local Providers Contact Information; and,
The Circumcision Clinic, Barrie

Car Seat Safety
Car Seat Education, Advocacy and Installation Services (Tottenham)

Choking Baby (How to Treat) : Video
Life after Postpartum Hemorrhage– AOM

Resources for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Click on the different links:
Sex&U; Contraception Options; or, Interactive Contraception Decision Guide

Breastfeeding/Feeding

Signs that your Baby is Feeding Well

Vitamin D 400IU Supplement for Breastfed Newborns: CPS
Breastfeeding: About, Storage and preparation of Expressed Breast Milk
Breastpump Rental Program - New Mummy Co.
Formula Types, Storage and Preparation

Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute: Information & Videos.
Barrie Breastfeeding Clinic: Barrie and Community Family Health Team
Naomi Higenbottam: Lactation Consultant (virtual services)
Simone Coulter: Full Circle Lactation Consultant
Erin Bond Garcia: Lactation Consultant. LatchnFlow
La Leche League (breastfeeding support)

Tongue-tie Release Local Providers: 2 different links:
List of Providers; and, Simcoe Kids Dental, Tongue-Tie-Release and LC services (Innisfil)

Healthcare Organizations

Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC)
Canadian Pediatric Society
Public Health Ontario: Infectious Diseases
My Sisters Place- A Safe Place for Women and Their Children

Complimentary Healthcare Partners

Core Restore Physiotherapy & Pelvic Health
Mindful Movement Physiotherapy, Pelvic Health, Yoga
Get Moving Physio: Wellness Centre
Allison Chiropractic Wellness Centre
Guild Chiropractic Wellness Centre
Physiomed Alliston
Pelvic floor and pediatric physio: RISE Physio (Shelburne)
Student-Led Massage Clinic- Georgian College
Alliston Massage Therapy Centre
Bodies In Balance Massage Therapy

Multilingual Handouts for Pregnancy,
Postpartum and Newborn Topics

Prenatal Genetic Screening - Multilingual Pamphlets

AOM Handouts: Deciding how to give birth after cesarean section; Group B Streptococcus in Pregnancy; Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy; Low Dose Aspirin; Iron deficiency Anemia; Pregnancy Beyond 40 (Advanced Maternal Age); Pre Labour Rupture of Membranes at Term; When Your Pregnancy Goes Past Your Due Date; Life after Postpartum Hemorrhage; Normal Newborn Behaviour; What is Jaundice; When your baby needs phototherapy